Housing by town in Lewis County, Washington
Lewis County, Washington has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,097 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $876 in 2015–2019 (+25.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Napavine has the highest median gross rent ($1,649) and Mossyrock the lowest ($840).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,097 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 24.2%
- Median household income
- $74,796
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Lewis County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | $1,084 | 40.0% | $56,219 | $318,200 | $2,146 |
| Chehalis | $1,102 | 47.2% | $73,702 | $372,900 | $2,605 |
| Fords Prairie | $1,161 | 20.6% | $55,608 | $368,000 | $3,080 |
| Morton | $930 | 24.2% | $57,813 | $300,900 | $2,039 |
| Mossyrock | $840 | 39.7% | $53,333 | $280,400 | $1,740 |
| Napavine | $1,649 | 10.1% | $104,148 | $419,100 | $2,146 |
| Pe Ell | — | 13.8% | $62,679 | $321,800 | $1,731 |
| Toledo | $1,117 | 29.5% | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,509 |
| Vader | $1,191 | 18.7% | $64,688 | $317,200 | $1,848 |
| Winlock | $1,119 | 18.2% | $80,451 | $361,700 | $1,687 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,900 | $36,500 | $58,350 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,700 | $66,700 |
| 3 people | $28,150 | $46,900 | $75,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,450 | $96,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,800 | $110,050 |
How the places in Lewis County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Lewis County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 192 | 228 | 1,538 | 1,827 | 84,201 | 5 of 7 |
| 2024 | 195 | 220 | 1,268 | 1,430 | 88,673 | 7 of 7 |
| 2025 | 165 | 187 | 1,047 | 1,189 | 88,029 | 7 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis County recorded 165 violent and 1,047 property crimes, 187 and 1,189 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lewis County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Sheriff's Office | 53,357 | 78 | 310 |
| Centralia Police Department | 19,231 | 55 | 471 |
| Chehalis Police Department | 7,778 | 24 | 232 |
| Winlock Police Department | 2,722 | 1 | 2 |
| Napavine Police Department | 2,223 | 1 | 17 |
| Morton Police Department | 1,913 | 5 | 11 |
| Toledo Police Department | 805 | 1 | 4 |
ZIP codes in Lewis County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98531 | 27,337 | $1,130 | $343,000 | $63,406 | 34.3% |
| 98532 | 27,135 | $1,142 | $427,100 | $89,910 | 20.8% |
| 98596 | 6,950 | $1,224 | $415,600 | $80,188 | 14.1% |
| 98570 | 5,319 | $1,017 | $428,200 | $95,795 | 27.6% |
| 98591 | 3,965 | $684 | $471,100 | $78,952 | 14.0% |
| 98564 | 3,382 | $867 | $323,500 | $60,147 | 21.1% |
| 98377 | 2,527 | $1,147 | $424,300 | $56,167 | 20.5% |
| 98356 | 2,172 | $1,084 | $308,500 | $60,060 | 20.5% |
| 98593 | 1,541 | $1,191 | $343,800 | $84,244 | 7.4% |
| 98336 | 981 | — | $246,600 | $67,632 | 6.9% |
| 98533 | 890 | $865 | $476,500 | $39,208 | 37.5% |
| 98572 | 834 | $979 | $288,500 | $64,013 | 22.7% |
| 98355 | 702 | — | $402,900 | $102,438 | 22.1% |
| 98542 | 625 | — | $372,300 | $52,963 | 23.9% |
| 98565 | 568 | $1,650 | $298,900 | $73,750 | 14.8% |
| 98585 | 465 | — | $411,700 | $74,167 | 5.1% |
| 98538 | 460 | — | $482,100 | $105,000 | 15.1% |
| 98361 | 457 | — | $292,700 | — | 0.0% |
| 98582 | 438 | — | $346,100 | $89,387 | 0.0% |
| 98539 | 139 | — | $400,000 | $87,625 | 8.8% |
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Questions about Lewis County
What is the crime rate in Lewis County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis County recorded 187 violent and 1,189 property crimes per 100,000 residents (165 violent and 1,047 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lewis County has the highest rent?
Napavine has the highest median gross rent, $1,649 (±$270) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lewis County has the lowest rent?
Mossyrock has the lowest median gross rent, $840 (±$170) a month.
What is the median rent in Lewis County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Lewis County is $1,097 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewis County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewis County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lewis County, WA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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